I have a plan no more a dream to finally get over my fear of trying to compleate somthing. I know sounds kinda daft)
I have great plans I build some great things but I a;ways wanted to use electrinic stuff in them. I was a blacksmith by trade till I got hit by a car 12 years ago now I am a stay at home husband. Dont get me wrong I dont mind My wife is a one in a million would not swap her for anything. Well she has suggested I learn somthing new. So hear I am. I dont know how active this forum is but all roads I go down seem to lead here.
I am looking to build a remote control tanks now the mechanics of this are easy to me its the control side that scares the crap outa me. I would love to use a smart phone or a laptop either wifi or bluetooth. hey I dont even know if this is possible.
What I would like is a mentor who would help point me the right way now and then.
I arnt made of money I disabled I have a cnc mill and lathe so I can help in other way and can use solidworks not sure if any of that will heal anyone but hey if I can I will.
I would like to build it to a small budget if I can getting parts as and when I can but I would like to build it and learn how to do it.
I want to help my wife out with her scout group they luv science and after the water rockets we did the kids just want more and more
Well with winter comming in I thought this would be a good start we have the tank motors and gearbox now just need to control it.
From What I have read these boards can do this just not sure how to get there I never programed anything bigger the big foot the tracked toy from the 80's lol So If anyone can help point me or guide me I would be very greatfull and would look forward to this old dog learning a few new tricks
Sorry if this is in the wrong section but this looked a safe place to start.
Rik Hutch